JOB REQUIREMENTS: Bring YOUR energy to Alliant Energy! At Alliant
Energy, our purpose is to serve customers and build stronger
communities. We are passionate about powering beyond the market
challenges of today, while powering what\'s next in energy. When our
employees say \"I am energy\", it means they take pride in the work we
do when disaster strikes, as well as all the days in between. We want
you to be safe, happy and healthy. That\'s why we prioritize safety,
offer volunteer opportunities and provide competitive pay, comprehensive
health and retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement and paid time off.
Looking for an opportunity to make a difference? Our Clean Energy
Blueprint is a roadmap to accelerate our transition to renewable
energy - something that has become especially important as we work to
sustain the economic and environmental health of the communities we
serve! Join our team in this exciting role as a Category Management II.
This position is responsible for supporting our growing community solar
and customer hosted programs. In this role you will integrate internal
client initiatives, strategy, and business direction with a focus on
cultivating strategic partnerships with clients and vendors to create
value by advancing business objectives. You also will work with supply
chain contract management and business performance teams to execute
projects, assess business requirements, and develop strategic plans for
ongoing sourcing needs. The ideal candidate will have experience with
solar panels, metals, energy storage, substations and/or construction
projects. This is a hybrid-remote position reporting to the Madison, WI
or Cedar Rapids, IA office. Candidates must reside in Wisconsin or Iowa.
What you will do * Supports supply chain relationship, resource, and
portfolio management functions. * Issues and evaluates strategic
request for information (RFI) and request for proposal (RFP). *
Supports a program to evaluate new and existing vendors as well as their
products and services to create synergy across business organizations.
* Develops strategic portfolio management plans to implement value
creation both through decreasing costs-via improved vendor selection and
management, as well as process efficiencies-and increasing top-line
growth. * Works on cross-functional teams to effectively engage key
stakeholders to best advance supply chain initiatives that support
Alliant Energy\'s strategic objectives. * Facilitates routine business
review meetings with clients and key suppliers. * Supports the
development and implementation of strategic plans for ongoing client
sourcing needs. * Engages in other duties as needed that support
Alliant Energy\'s Values and helps deliver on our Purpose to serve
customers and build stronger communities. Education Requirements *
Bachelor\'s Degree Business Administration, Purchasing or Supply Chain
Preferred * Certification(s): Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM),
Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) or Certified
Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) designation is preferred.
Required Experience * 5 years of related experience in purchasing or
supply chain. Key Skills * Business Negotiations Category Management
Category Strategy Change Management Contract Lifecycle Management
Contract Management Cost Analysis Cost Optimization Partnership Strategy
Procurement Management Sourcing Strategies Stakeholder Management
Supplier Management Supplier Selection Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
* Demonstrated cross-functional teamwork experience, including the
ability to track and report project status from start to finish, as well
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